Different Voices

“When the Federal Reserve cuts rates, things get better. When we don’t cut ours, we sink.” Nicolas Sarkozy, president of France, on the rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.

“It’s not a crime to be a woman. Women are the best creatures created by God.”Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, president of Iran, on gender equality during a speech at Columbia University.

“How long will the other 26 member states tolerate the position of the Polish government?”Martin Schulz, leader of the Socialist group in the European Parliament, after Poland blocked plans for a moratorium on the death penalty.

“Martin Schulz should resign or be dismissed from the post, if not the Polish PES members should leave the group in protest.” Ludwik Dorn, speaker of the Polish parliament.